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Most Popular Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama

2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama

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Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate School for You

Precision Metal Working is one of the most popular subjects to study in Alabama. With 1,170 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Alabama to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Precision Metal Working program at each school on the list.

Check out the precision metal working basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Alabama.

Our analysis found Northwest-Shoals Community College to be the most popular school for precision metal working students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Alabama. NW-SCC is a small public school located in the city of Muscle Shoals.

Of the 157 students majoring in precision metal working at NW-SCC, 89% are male and 11% are female.

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Out of the 18 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Coastal Alabama Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the town of Bay Minette, Coastal Alabama Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 6% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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Out of the 18 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Wallace State Community College, Hanceville landed the # 3 spot on the list. Wallace State, Hanceville is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Hanceville.

Women make up 8% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Northeast Alabama Community College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their basic certificate. Northeast is a small public school located in the rural area of Rainsville.

About 18% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 82% are male.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bevill State Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list. Bevill State Community College is a small public school located in the town of Jasper.

About 8% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 92% are male.

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With a ranking of #6, Southern Union State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their basic certificate. Southern Union State Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Wadley.

Of the 99 students majoring in precision metal working at Southern Union State Community College, 92% are male and 8% are female.

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Lurleen B Wallace Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate precision metal working programs. Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Andalusia.

Of the 56 students majoring in precision metal working at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College, 91% are male and 9% are female.

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Shelton State Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #9, Wallace Community College, Dothan did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Dothan, Wallace, Dothan is a public college with a small student population.

About 14% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 86% are male.

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#9

Central Alabama Community College

Alexander City, AL

Central Alabama Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for precision metal working students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Central Alabama Community College is a small public school located in the town of Alexander City.

Of the 105 students majoring in precision metal working at Central Alabama Community College, 95% are male and 5% are female.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
South Carolina 1,205
Georgia 2,949
Arkansas 1,445
North Carolina 3,123
Florida 2,081
Louisiana 1,496
West Virginia 86
Virginia 812
Kentucky 3,549
Tennessee 1,281
Mississippi 815

One of 5 majors within the trade school area of study, precision metal working has other similar majors worth exploring.

Precision Metal Working Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Welding Technology/Welder 46,029
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 3,181
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 2,275
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 1,588
Tool & Die Technology/Technician 541
Metal Fabricator 413
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking 319
Ironworking/Ironworker 226
Other Precision Metal Working 218

Majors Similar to Precision Metal Working

Related Major Annual Graduates
Woodworking 435
Other Precision Production 67
Leatherworking & Upholstery 46
Precision Production Trades 44
Boilermaking 29

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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